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It is very easy in either CorelDRAW or Corel PHOTO-PAINT to design a graphic for a Web site that is the perfect size. The first thing you need to do is remember that inches (or centimeters) have absolutely nothing to do with Web design. There is only one unit of...
Do you wait until a deadline approaches before you learn a basic task in CorelDRAW? Do you quote customers on a job that you're not sure how to design? There may be a very small percentage of users who can honestly say "no" to both questions. If I go only by the...
As loyal readers are already aware, I recently installed Windows 8.1 on two computers in our office and I've shared Five of My First Thoughts on Windows 8.1 with you. Part of the fun of installing on a new computer is customizing everything to fit your needs and...
Viewers have asked the Cave Creek Geek why CorelDRAW claims that some Adobe Illustrator or PDF files are corrupt. While there is a remote possibility the files are truly corrupt, the true answer usually involves using a version of CorelDRAW that predates the...
Yesterday was a holiday in the US for the government and banks. OK, hold the jokes, I know the government has been on holiday for more than two weeks now. Regardless of the reason, it made for a fairly quiet day in the Unleashed offices. When it gets quiet, I like...
The whole basis of vector graphics, such as those created in CorelDRAW, is based on a little thing called a node. Maybe you know the node well, or maybe you have no idea what I'm talking about. In general, having too many nodes is a bad thing. In this post I will...
Just a few days ago someone asked about getting a ROMCat catalog that included the clipart contained in multiple versions of CorelDRAW. There are multiple ways to accomplish this task and I'm afraid there are many users who fail to take advantage of all the...
I received an e-mail a few days ago from someone who needed to take some custom text and convert it into something functionally like the Stencil font. You'll see three pieces of text at right. Let's just concentrate on the top two for now. The first is simply the...
I'm sure all of you have received a pre-recorded call trying to sell you a product or service. One that I get several times a week comes from a friendly female voice claiming to be Sharon From Google. Now it seems odd to me that this same pre-recorded Sharon would...
Let's look at how OpenType has expanded text options in CorelDRAW X6. What Is OpenType? For many years there were two main font formats available for use, PostScript and TrueType. In the mid-90s, a third format called OpenType was introduced. Technically it is a...
In talking with many users, I hear that they don't get Twitter. I get it as I was there at one point. Today I'd like to provide you with five tips to help you get started. OK, there are probably more than five as I've combined multiple tips into each item on my...
Recently I was working on some text in a logo and ran into a situation that I'm sure many of you have faced in the past. Look at the graphic below and you'll see a letter on the left that is "filled" with white. Or at least it appears to be filled with white. In...
One of the most interesting fill types in any graphics software involves using seamless textures to add a realistic fill to an object. Because they are seamless, you can fill any size area you desire. We've posted tutorials on our site for using seamless textures...
Every single day our office receives a message from someone who has either lost the software/artwork they downloaded from us (or others) and/or the serial number needed to install or activate it. There are always tales of a failed hard drive or a new computer or...
Have you installed the 32-bit version of CorelDRAW X6? You should as it is most likely the best choice for you! If you have been a loyal reader, you've probably read Is The 64-Bit Version of CorelDRAW X6 Right For You?. I encourage all of you to read it once again...
Back in 2008, I told you about an essay talking about 1000 True Fans. I followed it up in 2010 telling you about Rock Sugar Band and their true fans. I again talked about it in Another Look at 1000 True Fans. The key is that you can build a sustainable business if...
I got a phone call from a potential customer yesterday with questions about CorelDRAW X6 Unleashed. Now keep in mind that these same questions could apply to pretty much any version of CorelDRAW and/or any industry. This person said they had just purchased...
I hope all of you had an enjoyable weekend. Unfortunately mine was spent in front on the computer getting the finishing touches put on CorelDRAW X6 Unleashed. While it wasn't a lot of fun, it is very close to the finish line. Of course it will be a crazy week in...
The questions kept coming and coming. Everyone wanted to know when CorelDRAW X6 Unleashed would be available. I looked at the list of things to do and estimated it would be available by the end of October. Of course it only took a day or two for Murphy's Law to...
As I get closer to completing CorelDRAW X6 Unleashed, it is easier to give you a more accurate progress report and estimated delivery date. The very good news is that all writing is now complete. All lessons have been through the first round of edits. There are...
Twitter recently added the ability to have a header graphic on your profile. Now before you say something about not being on Twitter, this may be an opportunity for you to create these graphics for others. And if you are on Twitter, you can create your own header...
Sometimes the mistakes are made by a newbie to Web content creation and sometimes they are made by seasoned professionals. Yet there are some common mistakes that are really easy to avoid. Let's first look at posts from 2009 that described two common mistakes and...
I hope everyone got to enjoy their holiday weekend and you didn't return to a pile of work on your desk or an overflowing inbox. My desk and inbox always seem to be full so let's get to some tutorials. Each time I tell users about a new Textures Unleashed...
Yesterday was my 2000th blog post so today is the start of the second 2000 and I wanted to take a walk down memory lane. Last week I had to film a quick screen test for a local filmmaker who would like to do some video projects with me. I'm definitely comfortable...
